Monday, 6 February 2012

FOUNDER OF PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL, DR IKO IBANGA TO INSPIRE HUNDREDS OF YOUNG LEADERS IN ABUJA

PRESS RELEASE
Guardians of The Nation International GOTNI, partners one of the best humane organisations in Nigeria to inspire hundreds of young Nigerian leaders at this month’s leadership clinic.

Lack of Vision amongst other factors impairs the growth and success of any individual, organization or government. Lack of vision by positional leaders in Africa and Nigeria especially, has been established as one of the major problems preventing the development of a supposedly giant of Africa. Nigeria is now being aptly described as not an oil rich nation but a poor nation with lots of potential oil resource. Going also by the events that have emerged since after Mr. President’s announcement of the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy and the revelations thereafter, the establishment of effective systems and strong leadership-capital sharing- platforms becomes imperative.

 Guardians of the Nation International is in the lead to providing young Nigerians with the required skill and grooming that will guarantee exemplary leadership in all spheres through its teaching, knowledge sharing and training.

To achieve this, GOTNI is organizing its first Leadership Clinic workshop for the year2012 with theme, " Vision: The force of leadership and the keynote speaker and panel interactor is one of Nigerians biggest brain in non-profit organization, the founder and executive director of PRO HEALTH international a record breaking lifesaving medical free missions organization. Also to speak is Mr. Linus Okorie, the president of GOTNI. The event will also launch the commission activities and unveil other programmes lined up for the year as it affects every cadre of people in Nigeria and in Diaspora. The leadership clinic is to hold on Sunday 12th of February 2012 at the Reiz  Continental Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital.

COMMISSIONS to feature are:
Creative & Media Enterprise Commission
Science, Tech & ICT Enterprise Commission
Business & Entrepreneurship Commission
Politics & Public Service Commission
 And every participant at the clinic can subscribe to any of the commissions to cater for specific areas of profession and skill to better that industry as exemplary leaders.

GOTNI believes that everyone is a leader and every citizen must take the challenge to take up the responsibility of good citizenship if we are to see the Nigeria of our dreams.

 As a non-profit Youth Leadership Capital Development Organization, GOTNI has a passion to nurture various categories of young people less than forty years of age, into transformational leaders who will impact positively the various sectors of our society and economy and has made participation in the Leadership clinic free and open.

The Leadership Clinic is that event in its 12th series by Guardians of the nation International that provides direction to young Nigerians as they participate and become worthy citizens and leaders at every sphere.


GUARDIANS OF THE NATION INTERNATIONAL AND THE PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL HOSTS LEADERSHIP CLINIC: THE REUNION

Guardians of The Nation International GOTNI, in partnership with the Pro-Health International to host the 2012 reunion Leadership Clinic in Abuja "Vision: The force of leadership is the theme for the 12th Leadership Clinic series and first for 2012, which is being organized by Guardians of The Nation International(GOTNI), in partnership with the Pro Health International.

The Leadership Clinic workshop, which holds every month is taking off for the year on Sunday, the 12th of February 2012, at the Reiz Continental Hotel, Central Business District Abuja and will host up to hundreds of young leaders who are thirsty for change in Nigeria.

The gathering of these young leaders is aimed at teaching and charting a new course for value orientation and attitudinal change in governance. As a non-profit Youth Leadership Capital Development Organization, Guardians Of The Nation International has a passion to nurture various categories of young people less than forty years of age, into transformational leaders who will impact positively the various sectors of our society and economy and has Pro Health International as the first medical mission oriented organization blazing that trail.

This first Leadership clinic for 2012 promises to inspire the young people through presentations and trainings by Mr. Iko Ibanga, the founder of Pro Health International
and Mr. Linus Okorie, the president of the Guardians of the Nation International as well as representations from the participants in what is usually an interactive action packed session.

Registration for participating in the conference is free and is open for young impactful Nigerians in Abuja and environ. It is the belief of Guardians of the Nation International and the Pro Health International, that the crop of leaders that will emerge after the leadership clinic each month will set our country on a fresh course on National development.

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

NIGERIA HOSTS 2011 NOBEL PRIZE WINNER LEYMAH GBOWEE

African Women Development (AWDF), WIPSEN Africa, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Women in Management and Business (WIMBIZ), African Women and youth Development, supported by GOTNI, Thristle Praxis Consulting, African Women and Youth Organization (AWYO) and Centre for Women's health and Infomation collaborate in  “Recognizing African Excellence and Achievement” as they host the 2011 Nobel Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee in a 2-day event (2nd - 3rd December 2011)
Leymah Gbowee
December 2nd:  December 
Public Lecture for Young Nigerians - "Making a Difference in Crisis: An Inspiration for young Africans"
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: The Incubator, Victoria Island, Lagos.









Evening session: 2nd December 2011


"An Evening with the 2011 Nobel Prize Winner: Leymah Gbowee"
Theme: "The journey to Nobel" (Q & A, Award Winning Documentary, Book Signing)
Venue: The wheatbaker Hotel, 4 Onitolo Street, Ikoyi Lagos.
Time: 6:00pm
Guests: (Strictly by Invitation only): Expected guests: Government Officials, Private sector, Diplomats, Leaders in Civil Society and the Media.









HOSTS:

  • Her Excellency, Erelu Bisi Fayemi: The First lady of Ekiti State
  • Her Excellency, Toyin Saraki: Former First lady of Kwara State
  • Senator Daisy Danjuma
  • Ms. Thelma Ekiyor, Executive Director TY Danjuma Foundation (Co-Founder, WISPEN Africa)
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR: Her Excellency, Abimbola Fashola: The First lady of Lagos State


PARTNERS:
NEPAD, Nigeria Economic Summit Group, Procter & Gamble


PROPOSED ENTERTAINMENT:
Fashion show by Tiffany Amber


ENQUIRIES: 08154528615 


ABOUT LEYMAH GBOWEE

Leymah Gbowee

Leymah Roberta Gbowee born Feb. 1, 1972 is a Liberian peace activist responsible for leading a women's peace movement that brought an end to the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. This led to the election of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Liberia, the first African nation with a female president. 
She, along with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Tawakkul Karman, were awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize "for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work.

Leymah Roberta Gbowee is the Executive Director of the Women, Peace and Security Network - Africa (WIPSEN-Africa). She was formerly the Coordinator for Women in Peacebuilding Network/ West African Network for Peacebuilding (WIPNET/WANEP) and has served as the Commissioner-designate for the Liberia Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Leymah has developed and facilitated workshops on Trauma Counseling, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding and demonstrates a lifelong commitment to social justice and sustainable development for community transformation.




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Tuesday, 15 November 2011

EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE

GOTNI PRESENTS
THE EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE





Envision the possibilities that can happen when 1000 of these very influential young leaders who are making a difference in their communities, establishments, organizations and states gather at the Emerging Leaders Conference to set an agenda for our nation and chart a new course for value orientation and attitudinal change in governance.
The theme of the Conference is "Leadership for transformation: Thinking beyond the boundaries"

These Emerging Leaders will be inspired by distinguished leaders who have distinguished themselves in leadership capacities.

The Keynote speaker is George C. Fraser. He is the keynote speaker for the conference. He is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet Inc., a company in the USA with the vision to lead a global networking movement that brings together diverse human resources to increase opportunities for people of African descent. He is considered to be one of the foremost authorities on economic development, networking and building effective relationships.

The plenary session will host distinguished personalities as speakers. They include:

qMazi Sam Ohuabunwa (Chairman, New Vision Consults) – Unleashing the spirit of enterprise for national transformation.
qHon. Abdulmumin Jubril (Member, House of Representatives) – The urgency of grooming  visionary leaders for national transformation
qNze Akachukwu Nwakpo (SA to President on Technical Matters) – Harvesting the Nigerian promise
qMrs. Ibukun Awosika (CEO, Sokoa Chair Centre) – Working hard, Working smart: Tools for national transformation
qMr. Tonye Cole (MD/Co-Founder, Sahara Group) – Leading in times of uncertainties
qMr. Linus Okorie (President, GOTNI) – Leadership Capital: The currency of the future


The conference will also feature Roundtable sessions such as:

MINISTER'S ROUNDTABLE
vAlhaji Bolaji Abdullahi  - Minister of Youth development
vDr. Olusegun Aganga - Minister of Trade and Investment
vAlh. Labaran Maku - Minister of Information and Communication
vDr. Shamshudeen Usman - Minister of National Planning Commission
vMrs. Diezani Alison Madueke - Minister of Petroleum
vDr. Akinwunmi Ayo Adesina – Minister of Agriculture
vProf. Barth Nnaji – Minister of Power
vElder. Godswill Orubebe – Minister of Niger Delta

SECURITY ROUNDTABLE
qGen. Azubuike O. Ihejirika  - Chief of Army Staff
q Air Marshal M.D. Umar - Chief of Air Staff
qVice Admiral O.S Ibrahim - Chief of Naval Staff
qAlhaji Abdullahi Dikko   - Comptroller General of Customs
qInsp. Hafiz Ringim - Inspector General of Police
qMr. Osita Chidoka - Corps Marshall of Federal Road Safety Corps

EMERGING LEADERS ROUNDTABLE
qHassan Rilwan ( MD/CEO Sarduana Magazine  & Focal Point Laundry)
qCynthia Umoru (CEO, Farmshoppe)
qMr. Audu Maikori (MD/CEO Chocolate City)
qTY Bello (Photographer & Singer)
qMr. Chike Okafor (Commissioner of Finance, Imo State)
qMr. Lai Labode (Chairman, Peoples Assembly)
qMs. Toyosi Akerele (Founder/Executive Director, Rise Networks)
Chairman/moderator – Mr. Fela Durotoye (CEO Visible Impact Consulting)

PUBLIC SERVICE & GOOD GOVERNANCE
ROUNDTABLE
qMrs. Sarah Jubril (SA to President on Ethics & Values)
qAmb. Martin Uhomoibhi (Perm Sec. Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
qMr. Austin Oniwon (GMD, NNPC)
qMs. Arunma Oteh (DG, SEC)
qAlhMukhtar Shehu Shagari (Deputy governor, Sokoto State)
qMs. Thelma Ekiyor (Exec. Director, TY Danjuma Foundation)
qDr. Ejike Orji (Country Director, IPAS)
qSen. Chris Anyanwu (Distinguished Senator, National Assembly)



BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
qProf. Herbert Orji (Chairman/CEO, Summa Guaranty & Trust Co Plc)
qMrs. Ndidi Edozien (MD/CEO, Emzor Pharmaceuticals)
qChief Dele Momodu (Chairman, Ovation International)
qBarr. Collins Aimuan - (Chairman, Grace Gardens Schools)
qMr. Toyin Subair (MD/CEO, HITV)
qMr. John Etim Bassey  (CEO, Habitare Space Managers)
qMr. Sylvester Ebodaghe (MD/Editor in Chief, National Daily Newspapers)


CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION
Ă¼Must be under 40 years of age

Ă¼Must be a Nigerian

Ă¼Must believe in Nigeria and desire a transformed and better Nigeria

Ă¼Must be professionally engaged in a public or private institution

Ă¼Must be already making recognizable positive impact  in his/her area of endeavour.

Ă¼Must have achieved a name recognition in his/her place of work, State or the Nation.

Ă¼Must show achievements in his/her profile

Ă¼Must be nominated by self (if self employed), institution, State, Local government or Constituency.

Ă¼Must be a person of good conduct and integrity.




VENUE: International Conference Centre (ICC)

DATE: 13th & 14th December 2011

TIME: 9:00am each day


HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Ă˜  Go to the gotni website: www.gotni.org.ng
Ă˜ Click on the register at the Emerging leaders Conference tab if you want to attend.
Ă˜  Click on nominate if you are nominating someone else to attend.
Ă˜  Fill the forms accordingly and submit
Ă˜  The selection committee will send you a feedback via your email to confirm your selection.

ENQUIRIES: 2348033512469
Email: gotni@gotni.org.ng